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{{infobox UK place||country = England|official_name= Bognor Regis|population = 22,555|shire_district=
Arun|region= South East England|constituency_westminster= [Bognor Regis and Littlehampton|dial_code= 01243|os_grid_reference= SZ9499|latitude= 50.7829|longitude= -0.6731-->Bognor Regis is a [seaside resort town and civil parish in the
Arun District of West Sussex,
England. The nearby villages of Felpham, briefly home to the
poet William Blake, and Aldwick are now suburbs of Bognor along with that of Bersted.
History
Bognor Regis was originally named just "Bognor", being a fishing (and one time, smuggling) village until the 18th century, when it was converted into a resort by Sir Richard Hotham. Tourism gradually took off over the next hundred years, the area being chosen as an ideal location for George V of the United Kingdom to convalesce in during 1929 , The King and Queen actually staying at Craigwell House http://www.localhistories.org/bognor.html Aldwick; as a result, the King bestowed the
Regis http://www.bognor-regis.co.uk/opus18.html suffix on Bognor.
Local legend suggests the King's last words, upon being told that he would soon be well enough to revisit the town, were 'Bugger Bognor!'.
The Church of England, parish church is dedicated to
St Wilfrid while the local Catholic Church is dedicated to
Our Lady of Sorrows.
Town
Ordnance Survey map, showing Bognor RegisBognor Regis has a large town centre, much of which has either been pedestrianized or made pedestrian friendly. Since the end of World-War-Two the town has been subject to some piece-meal commercial redevelopment, notably in the early 1960s when a new shopping parade and road (called Queensway), a health-centre and a high-rise block of flats were built on land just north-west of the High Street. In the three decades between 1950 and 1980 much residentialdevelopment took place to the west and north of the town, since then mostly in-fill development has taken place, mostly redeveloping land that had formerly been used for commercial business.
The town has several areas, and buildings, that still firmly link it with its past. Good examples, and prominent local landmarks, are the Royal Norfolk Hotel and Hotham Park.
Bognor Regis Regeneration Plans
In 2003/4 Planing Policy documents http://www.arun.gov.uk/bognorregisregeneration Arun DC Bognor Regis Regeneration portal: Main page were drawn up which would, if fully enacted, lead to much redevelopment & regeneration, then in 2007 renewed interest was shown in Developing a Marina http://www.arun.gov.uk/cgi-bin/buildpage.pl?mysql=3871 Arun DC Bognor Regis Regeneration: Developing a Marina.
Bognor Regis lies within the constituency of
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton (UK Parliament constituency), the MP for which is
Nick Gibb (
Conservative Party (UK)).
Tourism & Leisure
Butlins Holiday Camp
Billy Butlin opened one of his Butlins in Bognor in 1960. The camp later became known as Southcoast World until
1998 and is now known as Butlins Bognor Regis Resort. In
2004 Butlins erected a large indoor water leisure park, the buildings construction sharing aspects similar with the Millennium dome in London. In
2005, a new £10m hotel, called "The Shoreline" was unveiled at the Bognor Regis resort http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4158560.stm No place like holidaying at home.
Birdman of Bognor
The
Birdman is an annual competition for human-powered 'flying' machines held each summer in Bognor Regis. Contestants launch themselves from the end of the pier; a prize being awarded to the one who glides the furthest distance. Rarely taken completely seriously, the event provides competitors with an opportunity to construct improbable machines complete with outlandish dress. The spectacle draws a sizeable crowd in addition to the local media. Inaugurated in nearby
Selsey in 1971, the
Birdman transferred to Bognor in 1978 when it had outgrown its original location. Such celebrities as Richard Branson are famous for taking the leap of faith.
Theatre & Arts
The Alexandra_Theatre%2C_Bognor_Regis is a 352 seat auditorium showing a variety of entertainment from comedy to drama to pantomime. It replaced the Esplanade Theatre in the late 1970s, as of 2006/7 it's long term future is in some doubt, it's location being in part of the local regeneration plans.
Bognor Regis is the home of the Regis School of Music and possibly the largest classical guitar society in the UK, the West Sussex Guitar Club.
The film
The Punch and Judy Man, staring
Tony Hancock, was made in Bognor Regis.
Local Sport
The driver Formula 1David Purley, best known for his attempt to save the life of fellow racing driver Roger Williamson during the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix, was born in Bognor Regis, and where tragically he was killed after crashing his aerobatic biplane into the sea off Bognor Regis on
July 2,
1985 http://www.autocoursegpa.com/team_driver.asp?driver_id=11995&season=1977&teamsroot_id=8040 Autocourse G'Prix Archive.
See also
Transport
- Road links
- A29 road. To Dorking to the north, where it joins the A24 road (Great Britain) to London. This road bisects the main East-West trunk road, the A27 road, at Fontwell and the A272 road at Billingshurst.
- A259 road. The Coastal Road running along the south coast from Havant in Hampshire to Folkstone in Kent.
- Bus travel
External links
- Arun District Council
- Arun District Council - Bognor Regis Regeneration Programme
- Bognor Regis Town Council
- Bognor Local History Society
- Comprehensive history of Bognor
- St Wilfrid's church
- The Bognor Birdman Competition
- Bognor Regis News
- Bognor Regis International Dance Ensemble
- Bognor RFC
- Bognor Regis Town Football Club
References
{{infobox UK place||country = England|official_name= Bognor Regis|population = 22,555|shire_district= Arun|region= South East England|constituency_westminster= [Bognor Regis and Littlehampton|dial_code= 01243|os_grid_reference= SZ9499|latitude= 50.7829|longitude= -0.6731-->
Bognor Regis is a [seaside resort town and civil parish in the
Arun District of
West Sussex, England. The nearby villages of
Felpham, briefly home to the
poet William Blake, and Aldwick are now suburbs of Bognor along with that of
Bersted.
History
Bognor Regis was originally named just "Bognor", being a fishing (and one time,
smuggling) village until the 18th century, when it was converted into a resort by Sir
Richard Hotham. Tourism gradually took off over the next hundred years, the area being chosen as an ideal location for
George V of the United Kingdom to convalesce in during
1929 , The King and Queen actually staying at Craigwell House http://www.localhistories.org/bognor.html Aldwick; as a result, the King bestowed the Regis http://www.bognor-regis.co.uk/opus18.html suffix on Bognor.
Local legend suggests the King's last words, upon being told that he would soon be well enough to revisit the town, were 'Bugger Bognor!'.
The Church of England, parish church is dedicated to
St Wilfrid while the local Catholic Church is dedicated to
Our Lady of Sorrows.
Town
Ordnance Survey map, showing Bognor RegisBognor Regis has a large town centre, much of which has either been pedestrianized or made pedestrian friendly. Since the end of World-War-Two the town has been subject to some piece-meal commercial redevelopment, notably in the early 1960s when a new shopping parade and road (called Queensway), a health-centre and a high-rise block of flats were built on land just north-west of the High Street. In the three decades between 1950 and 1980 much residentialdevelopment took place to the west and north of the town, since then mostly in-fill development has taken place, mostly redeveloping land that had formerly been used for commercial business.
The town has several areas, and buildings, that still firmly link it with its past. Good examples, and prominent local landmarks, are the Royal Norfolk Hotel and Hotham Park.
Bognor Regis Regeneration Plans
In 2003/4 Planing Policy documents http://www.arun.gov.uk/bognorregisregeneration Arun DC Bognor Regis Regeneration portal: Main page were drawn up which would, if fully enacted, lead to much redevelopment & regeneration, then in 2007 renewed interest was shown in Developing a Marina http://www.arun.gov.uk/cgi-bin/buildpage.pl?mysql=3871 Arun DC Bognor Regis Regeneration: Developing a Marina.
Bognor Regis lies within the constituency of
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton (UK Parliament constituency), the MP for which is Nick Gibb (
Conservative Party (UK)).
Tourism & Leisure
Butlins Holiday Camp
Billy Butlin opened one of his
Butlins in Bognor in
1960. The camp later became known as Southcoast World until 1998 and is now known as Butlins Bognor Regis Resort. In
2004 Butlins erected a large indoor water leisure park, the buildings construction sharing aspects similar with the Millennium dome in London. In
2005, a new £10m hotel, called "The Shoreline" was unveiled at the Bognor Regis resort http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4158560.stm No place like holidaying at home.
Birdman of Bognor
The
Birdman is an annual competition for human-powered 'flying' machines held each summer in Bognor Regis. Contestants launch themselves from the end of the pier; a prize being awarded to the one who glides the furthest distance. Rarely taken completely seriously, the event provides competitors with an opportunity to construct improbable machines complete with outlandish dress. The spectacle draws a sizeable crowd in addition to the local media. Inaugurated in nearby
Selsey in 1971, the
Birdman transferred to Bognor in 1978 when it had outgrown its original location. Such celebrities as Richard Branson are famous for taking the leap of faith.
Theatre & Arts
The Alexandra_Theatre%2C_Bognor_Regis is a 352 seat auditorium showing a variety of entertainment from comedy to drama to pantomime. It replaced the Esplanade Theatre in the late 1970s, as of 2006/7 it's long term future is in some doubt, it's location being in part of the local regeneration plans.
Bognor Regis is the home of the Regis School of Music and possibly the largest classical guitar society in the UK, the West Sussex Guitar Club.
The film
The Punch and Judy Man, staring
Tony Hancock, was made in Bognor Regis.
Local Sport
The driver Formula 1David Purley, best known for his attempt to save the life of fellow racing driver
Roger Williamson during the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix, was born in Bognor Regis, and where tragically he was killed after crashing his aerobatic biplane into the sea off Bognor Regis on
July 2,
1985 http://www.autocoursegpa.com/team_driver.asp?driver_id=11995&season=1977&teamsroot_id=8040 Autocourse G'Prix Archive.
See also
Transport
- Rail links
- Bognor Regis railway station is situated on a branch line from Barnham%2C_West_Sussex, on the West Coastway Line. It has hourly services to London and services to other south coast towns, some services being direct.
- Road links
- A29 road. To Dorking to the north, where it joins the A24 road (Great Britain) to London. This road bisects the main East-West trunk road, the A27 road, at Fontwell and the A272 road at Billingshurst.
- A259 road. The Coastal Road running along the south coast from Havant in Hampshire to Folkstone in Kent.
- Bus travel
- The Number 700 bus runs frequently from Brighton to Portsmouth, calling at Bognor Regis
External links
- Arun District Council
- Arun District Council - Bognor Regis Regeneration Programme
- Bognor Regis Town Council
- Bognor Local History Society
- Comprehensive history of Bognor
- St Wilfrid's church
- The Bognor Birdman Competition
- Bognor Regis News
- Bognor Regis International Dance Ensemble
- Bognor RFC
- Bognor Regis Town Football Club
References
Bognor Regis and West Sussex, UK.
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Bognor Regis News in Bognor Regis
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Bognor Regis Town Council
Information on Council members and Committees, Council meetings and local events.
National Rail Enquiries - Station Facilities for Bognor Regis
The gateway to Britain's National Rail network. A portal into UK rail travel including train company information and promotions; train times; fares enquiries; ticket purchase and ...
Bognor Regis Town Football Club - The Rocks, Nyewood Lane, Bognor ...
The official site with news, fixtures, results, match reports, tables, player profiles, committee, officers, location, links, and supporters.
Bognor Regis Nursery School
Home Page ... Bognor Regis Nursery School is an excellent school that has been designated an early excellence centre (EEC).
Bognor Regis Resort - Butlins Holidays
Bognor Regis ... Butlins family holidays and adult breaks at 3 coastal UK resorts, book your family holiday, weekend break or Big Weekends online
Sussex by the Sea; Arundel, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton & Sussex Downs
Tourist information from Arun District Council including heritage, events, places to stay, hidden villages and maps.